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Why the Right Infrastructure for Government AI Workloads Might Be Hybrid

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5 Questions State and Local IT Leaders Should Ask To Manage Cloud Spending

States were never meant to be fighting foreign actors, nor were local governments.”

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Q&A: Why Security Readiness Matters More Than Security Coverage in the AI Era

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AI Leadership: A Guide To Building AI Strategy and Governance

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Why Attack Surface Management Is Becoming a Priority for State and Local Governments

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Virginia DEQ Uses AI to Speed Environmental Permit Reviews

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Ohio Uses Generative AI to Simplify Unemployment Policies, Improve Call Reviews

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Cloud-Native Contact Center Modernized Driver’s License Services, Texas Official Says

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AI Literacy in Local Government: Why Workforce Readiness Matters as AI Adoption Grows

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How Pennsylvania Agencies Are Using AI and the Cloud to Transform Public Services

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Local AI Agents: The Next Frontier for Government Technology Management

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New Guidance Offers a Blueprint for Local Government AI Governance

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Q&A: Why Security Readiness Matters More Than Security Coverage in the AI Era

CDW’s Nik Alleyne explains why government agencies should prioritize measurable detection, response and adaptability over simply expanding their security toolsets.

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What CISA’s CI Fortify Initiative Means for State and Local Governments

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Without State and Local Operational Resilience, Data Backups Are Paper Shields

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NASCIO 2025: IT's Role in Achieving Statewide Efficiencies

State IT leaders discussed technology’s expanding role in achieving statewide efficiencies.
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Whole-of-state cybersecurity can help states defend against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
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We caught up with state technology leaders at NASCIO 2025 to check in on their current and upcoming priorities.
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David Edinger spoke to StateTech during NASCIO 2025 about the Centennial State’s latest AI initiatives.

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George W. Coleman Jr., left, IT Director for the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois, and Gerry Tumbali, Engineering and Technology Division Manager for the RTA, say they have seen improvements since their organization moved to new, cloud-based technologies.

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